1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 BMW 540
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 BMW 540 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 540 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |